Veon, Starlink target Q4 for D2D launch in Ukraine
Veon-owned Kyivstar struck a partnership with Elon Musk’s Starlink to introduce direct-to-device (D2D) satellite connectivity to Ukraine, a move the operator claims further provides connectivity resilience during the country’s war with Russia.
The post Veon, Starlink target Q4 for D2D launch in Ukraine appeared first on Mobile World Live.
US passes bill to fund Huawei, ZTE strip out
The US Senate voted in favour of a bill that will provide $3 billion to telecoms companies in funding for the Federal Communications Commission's rip and replace programme, as part of the country’s efforts to remove kit made by Chinese vendors from networks.
The post US passes bill to fund Huawei, ZTE strip out appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Musk secures Oman investment for xAI
State-backed Oman Investment Authority (OIA) reportedly acquired an undisclosed stake in Elon Musk’s AI company xAI, a few months after it emerged the billionaire was seeking new investors.
The post Musk secures Oman investment for xAI appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Vodafone, Google power Pixel with Ultra 5G
Vodafone UK teamed up with Google to enhance 5G upload speeds on the company’s Pixel smartphone line, as the operator continues to boost its data offering around user-generated content.
The post Vodafone, Google power Pixel with Ultra 5G appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Disappointed investor calls for shake-up at Veon
A long-term investor in operator group Veon outlined its dissatisfaction with the company’s underperformance, pressing for immediate changes to be implemented by its board of directors and management.
The post Disappointed investor calls for shake-up at Veon appeared first on Mobile World Live.
EC approves e&, PPF deal after foreign subsidy probe
The European Commission cleared a proposed acquisition of parts of PPF Group’s telecoms assets by UAE-based e&, subject to certain conditions offered to resolve competition concerns.
The post EC approves e&, PPF deal after foreign subsidy probe appeared first on Mobile World Live.
EU urged to soften stance on mergers in new report
Consolidation in the telecoms sector should be encouraged by the European Union (EU) to ensure higher levels of investment, argued former European Central Bank boss Mario Draghi in a new report providing tips on keeping the continent’s economy competitive.
The post EU urged to soften stance on mergers in new report appeared first on Mobile World Live.
US issues subpoena to increase heat on Nvidia
The US Department of Justice (DoJ) escalated a probe into Nvidia, reportedly issuing a subpoena to the chipmaker as it looks to find evidence that it violated antitrust laws on its way to becoming the dominant supplier of AI processors.
The post US issues subpoena to increase heat on Nvidia appeared first on Mobile World Live.
German businesses hit by cybercrime costs nearing €300B
Cybercrime contributed to German companies losing around €267 billion in the past 12 months, digital association Bitkom found, with the majority of businesses bracing themselves for an increase in attacks in 2025.
The post German businesses hit by cybercrime costs nearing €300B appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Qualcomm snaps up 4G IoT tech from Sequans
Qualcomm agreed a deal with Sequans Communications to acquire the French semiconductor company’s 4G IoT technologies, a move the US chip giant stated bolsters its industrial portfolio and digital transformation offerings.
The post Qualcomm snaps up 4G IoT tech from Sequans appeared first on Mobile World Live.